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Recycled bottle-to-bottle light barrier white opaque PET technically proven for the first time
Sidel used recycled materials in its high-speed PET blowing machine to produce 25 per cent, 50 per cent, and 100 per cent light barrier white opaque bottles Read more
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Researchers at UK University turn plastic water bottles into prosthetic limbs
Artificial limbs made out of plastic water bottles could save healthcare providers millions of pounds and help tackle pollution at the same time. Read more
Fraunhofer LBF and BAM develop faster procedure for flame-retardant plastics
With the ‘Combined Compounding/High Throughput Screening’ system, the researchers sought to achieve a meaningful characterisation of the produced flame-retardant TPU formulations Read more
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Coca-Cola and DIESEL join forces for new collection created from recycled materials
The collaboration aims to raise awareness on the value of recycling with all pieces made with recycled PET fibres. Read more
Trelleborg launches unique electrically conductive PTFE-based sealing materials for dynamic applications
Engineered for dynamic applications, seals and bearings from the materials will provide reliable electric connection between moving parts Read more
via Digital Music News
Nick Mulvey releases vinyl record made entirely from plastic ocean waste
Proceeds from the recording will be directed to Surfers Against Sewage. Read more
Faerch is first to market with rPET and PP Snap Packs to replace styrene in the dairy market
The launch is the first part of Faerch’s ongoing product innovation programme, with further ranges launching shortly, and is part of its commitment to the UK Plastics Pact Read more
Bebo trays have clear sustainability benefits for Quorn
Bebo is producing a range of white and opaque recyclable PP trays for the Quorn range, including some of its best-selling products Read more
SML reduces plastic waste in retail garment hangers by 50 per cent
The EcoHanger is comprised of a plastic hook made from commonly used material such as polypropylene or polyethene. Read more
Dow develops new resin made with 70 percent recycled plastic
Dow Agility CE is the first post-consumer recycled (PCR) product offering of Dow's plastics circularity portfolio to incorporate a high percentage of post-consumer plastic waste. Read more
Versarien pioneers robust graphene-enhanced polymers for large-scale industrial structures
Most recently, Versarien supplied its proprietary few-layer graphene nano-platelets to develop a structure that will serve the UK’s transport infrastructure Read more
Polymaker launches new materials for 3D printing in collaboration with Covestro
Polymaker, a market leader in advanced 3D printing products, has announced the launch of three new polycarbonate-based 3D printing materials, each with unique properties commonly used in various industries Read more
